The Mysore-Bangalore-Chennai Bullet Train project is gaining momentum with land surveys currently in progress. Media reports say the aerial survey will begin shortly. A firm from Hyderabad will carry out surveys of both the satellite and the land. After the surveys have been finished, the company will create a thorough project report (DPR) for the planned high-speed rail corridor. The land survey from Chennai to Kolar has been finished up to now.
It is anticipated that the proposed bullet train route will cut down the travel time from Mysore to Chennai to approximately one hour and 10 minutes.
Media reports state that NHSRCL has already granted contracts for creating General Alignment Drawings, conducting surveys, identifying overhead, overground, and underground utilities, and determining power sourcing choices for substations.
Chennai to Mysore Bullet Train project: Quick facts
Mysore Bangalore Chennai Bullet Train: Project details
The high-speed rail corridor linking Chennai, Bangalore, and Mysore will span 435 km in total. It will consist of nine stations located in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
A few years back, the National High-Speed Rail Corporation (NHSRCL) initiated the project by undertaking a ridership analysis.
- Analysis of traffic data from the survey will yield valuable insights into the anticipated demand and ridership for the high-speed rail corridor.
- The survey will analyze traffic data collected from toll plazas along the Bengaluru-Chennai highway over the past five years, alongside contemporaneous rail and air travel data.
- Drawing from a variety of data sources, the comprehensive survey will incorporate input from both government and private bus operators, as well as vehicle registration records spanning the last five years.
- The survey's findings will play a crucial role in establishing the fare structure, taking into account insights derived from the Willingness to Pay (WTP) metric.
Mysore Bangalore Chennai Bullet Train: Map
Chennai to Mysore Bullet Train project: Real estate impact
The planned HSR project that will link Chennai, Bangalore, and Mysore is anticipated to greatly improve the transport links among these urban areas. This will be particularly advantageous for the many business professionals, techies, and commuters who frequently journey between these cities.
Furthermore, the forthcoming project is anticipated to increase tourism in Mysore and the surrounding districts. The project will boost industrial activities, generate employment, and aid in economic expansion.
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Ans 1. Last year, the Railway minister announced that the first bullet train section in India - a 50km stretch between Bilimora and Surat in Gujarat - will be completed in August 2026. The Indian Railways will run 35 bullet trains when it starts operations, with about 70 trips per day.
Ans 2. At present, the fastest train between Mysuru and Chennai via Bengaluru is the Vande Bharat Express, which takes 6 hours and 30 minutes. However, the bullet train can complete the journey in 2 hours and 25 minutes.
Ans 3. Map of Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor. Construction began in April 2020, and the 352 km section through Gujarat is expected to fully open in 2027, after opening the section's 50 km (31 mi) stretch, from Surat to Bilimora, in August 2026. The remaining section to Mumbai is expected to open by the end of 2028.
Ans 4. India's bullet train dream inches closer: 100% Land acquired for Ahmedabad-Mumbai bullet train project. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirmed that all 1,389.49 hectares of required land have been acquired.
Ans 5. The Chennai to Mysore Bullet Train route will cover a distance of 435 km.